Players show support for Clarke
Nov 26, 2016 18:02:52 GMT
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Post by mariobalotelli on Nov 26, 2016 18:02:52 GMT
Bristol Rovers manager Darrell Clarke received a visible show of support from his players after suffering a personal bereavement ahead of the League One clash at Chesterfield this afternoon.
Clarke was told that a close family member had passed away hours before this afternoon's match and as such the players ran to him on the touchline after Peter Hartley had given Rovers a third minute lead.
Read more: Match report: Chesterfield 3 Bristol Rovers 2: Pirates suffer back-to-back league losses
Speaking after the 3-2 defeat, assistant manager Marcus Stewart said: "Darrell had some bad news this morning. It had been mentioned to the players what had happened and they decided they would show the manager their support in the way they did.
"I think that shows how much they love him. I didn't know they were going to do that and I don't think Darrell did either. I hope he will reflect on that moment tonight and tomorrow and realise exactly how much he means to his staff and players."
Clarke was told that a close family member had passed away hours before this afternoon's match and as such the players ran to him on the touchline after Peter Hartley had given Rovers a third minute lead.
Read more: Match report: Chesterfield 3 Bristol Rovers 2: Pirates suffer back-to-back league losses
Speaking after the 3-2 defeat, assistant manager Marcus Stewart said: "Darrell had some bad news this morning. It had been mentioned to the players what had happened and they decided they would show the manager their support in the way they did.
"I think that shows how much they love him. I didn't know they were going to do that and I don't think Darrell did either. I hope he will reflect on that moment tonight and tomorrow and realise exactly how much he means to his staff and players."
